Re-admissions and Assisted Living
McKnights reports that progress is being made in reducing avoidable hospital re-admissions. One of the key factors responsible for this improvement is the creation of preferred referral networks in which hospitals only send referrals to the small fraction of post-acute care providers who “make the cut” and are therefore included in their referral network.
This changing referral pattern is the new world of post-acute care. Assisted living communities must be able to provide data-driven evidence that they have programs in place that will deliver the outcomes to merit referrals from hospitals, SNFs, rehab facilities, and others.
One such program is a readmission program. A program to minimize avoidable re-admissions is no longer an option for the few, but a necessity for all.
In addition, it has never been more important than now to measure the health characteristics of seniors in your community. Guessing never replaces data – we can do better…much better. It is essential to learn everything possible about resident health which is the top reason why your residents have asked you to assume the responsibility of managing their care.
Dr. Steven Fuller is a triple board certified physician/entrepreneur who develops programs in support of an Integrated Care model of senior housing. This model includes 3 equal, interactive, and mutually supportive team members: real estate, hospitality, and healthcare. To reach Dr. Fuller, e-mail:
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